Patricia Evenson

• Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
• Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
• Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
• Collaborated with my dental hygiene instructors/colleagues to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.

Registered dental hygienist working in the San Antonio metro school districts to provide fluoride and sealants to qualified elementary and middle school students.

Set up mobile patient and operator equipment to include dental chairs, trays, all units needed to access air, water, suction, and all necessary armamentarium.

Documented all procedures performed on each student and gave post procedure instructions regarding fluoride and sealants.

Broke down all equipment and loaded in vans for next day travel.

Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean setting and patient safety.

• Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
• Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing, and all aspects of oral hygiene care including diet.
• Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
• Performed oral prophylaxes on children up to 18 years of age.
• Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
• Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.